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Event:
CMMA 141 Panic v Seng
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Andersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Witsel manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Andersson. Those never looked like landing.
Andersson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andersson scores with a body shot.
#TD2#
Witsel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Andersson's half guard.
Witsel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andersson's head.
Witsel throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Andersson to regain full guard.
Andersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Witsel looking to pass the guard.
Witsel wants to stand but Andersson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Witsel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andersson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Andersson wants to sweep but no luck.
Andersson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Witsel preventing the sweep.
Witsel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Witsel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Witsel looking to sit in guard and control but Andersson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Andersson throws a big elbow that misses.
Andersson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andersson is looking to work some ground and pound but Witsel has wrist control.
Andersson preventing the sweep.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Witsel is keeping the position.
Witsel looking to control.
Witsel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andersson throwing strikes from guard but Witsel blocks nicely.
Andersson trying to control but Witsel is working from the bottom. #T2#
Witsel controls Andersson momentarily but Andersson frees himself.
Witsel trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Witsel's coach down at Simply The Best was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Witsel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Witsel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Witsel dodges the punch combination from Andersson.
Andersson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Witsel.
Andersson looks to land a combination. Witsel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD#
Andersson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Witsel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T3#
Witsel manages to get back to half guard.
Andersson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Andersson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Andersson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Andersson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Andersson trying to control from half guard but Witsel is working away.
Andersson throwing shots but Witsel is blocking nicely.
Andersson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Witsel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Andersson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Witsel is pressing down on Andersson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Witsel working a defensive guard here.
Andersson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Andersson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Witsel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Witsel wants to sweep but no luck.
Andersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Witsel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andersson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Witsel fails with the takedown
and Andersson counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Andersson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Andersson leaves Witsel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Witsel shoots for a double leg takedown but Andersson sprawls well. He's pushed Witsel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andersson lands an overhand right.
Andersson stuffs the takedown attempt from Witsel. Witsel gets slowly back to his feet.
Stefan Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel Witsel.
Witsel fails with a takedown attempt.
Andersson digs a good hook to Witsel's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witsel walks into a stiff left hand from Andersson.
Stefan Andersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Witsel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Andersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andersson tries to bum rush Witsel with a series of wild strikes but Witsel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Witsel is breathing heavily.
Witsel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Andersson as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Andersson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Witsel back to the cage. Andersson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Witsel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Andersson to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ROC#Witsel is rocked!
Witsel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andersson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Andersson lands a couple of elbows.
Andersson looking to pass the guard.
Witsel keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andersson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Andersson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andersson trying to control but Witsel is working from the bottom.
Andersson is looking to work some ground and pound but Witsel has wrist control.
Andersson throwing strikes from guard but Witsel blocks nicely.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Witsel keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Andersson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Witsel's guard.
Andersson is standing up over Witsel. Witsel looks to escape but Andersson dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVB#
The ground and pound from Andersson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Andersson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Witsel works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Andersson wants to free his trapped foot but Witsel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Andersson is keen to just control but Witsel is a slippery customer.#T4#
Witsel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andersson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Witsel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Witsel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Andersson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Witsel trying to control but Andersson postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersson wants to pass to mount but Witsel is defending the position.
Well, if Andersson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Andersson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Andersson digs a good hook to Witsel's body.
#TD#
Andersson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Witsel!
Andersson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Witsel to see if he's OK.
Witsel takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Andersson working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witsel is looking for a sweep.
Andersson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Witsel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Witsel defending against the ground and pound.
Witsel is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Andersson looks up at the clock and then as Witsel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Andersson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Andersson is looking to take a break and control but Witsel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Andersson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Witsel is being controlled here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Witsel taking a bit of punishment here - Andersson scoring with strikes.
Andersson working away.
Witsel tries to bench press Andersson off him but Andersson keeps the position.
Andersson cracks Witsel with a big elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Andersson.
Witsel is not content to let Andersson control the position.
Andersson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Andersson throws an elbow but Witsel slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stefan Andersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Andersson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Witsel some visible discomfort.
Witsel parries the strikes from Andersson easily there. Andersson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Witsel to escape.
Andersson is trying to ground and pound but Witsel uses the momentary lack of control by Andersson to regain half guard.
Andersson working over Witsel with some ground and pound. Witsel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Axel Witsel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Witsel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andersson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Andersson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Witsel taking some punishment here, with Andersson in his half guard.
Andersson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Andersson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Witsel taking some punishment here, with Andersson in his half guard.
Witsel tries to roll over but Andersson keeps him under control.
Stefan Andersson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Witsel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andersson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Andersson slows the pace down in half guard.
Andersson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersson working the head and body with strikes.
Andersson throwing shots but Witsel is blocking nicely.
Andersson is nestled in close to Witsel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stefan Andersson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andersson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefan Andersson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Stefan Andersson waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CMMA 132 Wagner v Warrior
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Sauer lands a body shot.
Witsel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sauer but Sauer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sauer throws a series of punches but Witsel moves out of range.
We've been told by Witsel's head coaches at Simply The Best that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Witsel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sauer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Witsel shoots for a takedown but Sauer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axel Witsel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Witsel misses with a two punch combination.
Sauer tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sauer. #SU2#
Sauer stands up and beckons Witsel to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Sauer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Witsel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sauer tries to avoid it but Witsel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sauer to the ground. Sauer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Witsel shoots in for a takedown but Sauer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sauer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Axel Witsel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Witsel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sauer defends well and Witsel ends up having to push Sauer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Sauer decides to pull guard.
Sauer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Witsel stays in close to Sauer's body and controls the position.
Sauer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Witsel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Witsel's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Witsel has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sauer to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Witsel is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sauer pulls down on the head and he's put Witsel to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sig Sauer!
Sig Sauer gave a mention to Dark Knight Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 18
Date: Jun 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Bojangles connects with a solid leg kick.
Bojangles throws a low kick but Witsel moves out of range easily.
Witsel fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Bojangles misses the target.
Bojangles has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bojangles connects with an inside leg kick.
Witsel with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Bojangles counter with a right hand.
Witsel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bojangles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bojangles wants it to stay on the feet.
Bo Bojangles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel Witsel.
Bojangles lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Bojangles. Beautiful body shot.
Bojangles throws out a powerful jab.
Bojangles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bojangles cracks Witsel with a good jab.
A jab lands there for Bojangles.
Witsel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bojangles defends it nicely.#T1#
Witsel fails with the takedown.#KD#
Bojangles feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Witsel sprawling to the canvas! Witsel rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bojangles finish him?!
Witsel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bojangles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Witsel somewhat.
A low kick lands for Bojangles.
Witsel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bojangles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#Witsel is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bojangles scores with a body shot.
Axel Witsel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bojangles drops Witsel with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Witsel! Bojangles dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Bojangles!
Bo Bojangles really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 13
Date: Apr 30, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Rico scores with a takedown into Witsel's guard.
Witsel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Witsel tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Rico drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rico jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Witsel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Rico drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rico jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Rico thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rico stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Witsel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Witsel is trying to keep Rico in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rico slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
I wouldn't like to be where Witsel is right now. #T1##SUB2#
Rico is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Witsel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Rico working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Rico is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Witsel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Witsel tries to bench press Rico off him but Rico keeps the position. #SUB2#
Rico is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Witsel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Witsel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Witsel gets back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Rico is looking for a kimura here.
Witsel wants to control but Rico is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Rico is looking for a kimura but Witsel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rico to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Rico is working for a kimura but Witsel is defending it quite comfortably.
Witsel gets full guard.#SUB2#
Rico postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Witsel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rico, into his guard. #REVR##T3#
Witsel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Witsel is in close to Rico's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Witsel wants to control from the top but Rico keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rico had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Witsel defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rico has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Witsel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Witsel wants to control from the top but Rico keeps moving.
Witsel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Rico looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Witsel is defending well. Rico quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Witsel has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rico celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). King Rico!
During a confident post fight interview, King Rico thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BBFC 9: Izmaylov Vs. Jinx
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Wilson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Witsel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilson lands a body shot.
Wilson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wilson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Witsel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wilson counters with a big right hand! Oh Witsel is in trouble here! Wilson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Wilson!
Jack Wilson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BBFC 5: Butcher Vs. Izmaylov 2
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Sam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Witsel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Witsel coming out on top.#CUT2#It looks like Soons Sam has been cut.
Sam tries to clinch but Witsel is having none of it.
A cross from Witsel lands.#ROC2#Sam is rocked!
Witsel throws an uppercut from hell that sends Sam clean off his feet! He's out cold! Witsel stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Axel Witsel! |
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